Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl

Chicken • 25 min • Comfort

This Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl brings together juicy sautéed chicken, crisp vegetables, and a silky peanut sauce that tastes like takeout — but healthier, faster, and budget-friendly. Ready in 25 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep, busy weeknights, or a protein-packed lunch.

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt + pepper to taste

• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
• Optional: ½–1 tsp sriracha for heat

• 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, cabbage, cucumber, or bell pepper)

• 1–2 tbsp chopped peanuts
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

• Extra sauce
• Sesame seeds
• Fresh chili slices

1. Make the peanut sauce

In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and water until smooth and pourable. Adjust sweetness, salt, or heat to taste.

2. Cook the chicken

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add diced chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté 6–8 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.

3. Coat with sauce

Reduce heat to low. Pour half of the peanut sauce over the chicken and toss until well-coated and glossy.

4. Build the bowl

Add rice or quinoa to a bowl. Top with peanut chicken, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of remaining sauce.

5. Finish beautifully

Add chopped peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime to brighten flavors.

6. Serve

Enjoy warm as a full meal or pack it cold for an easy lunch.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Cutting board + knife
• Whisk or fork for sauce

• Make it vegetarian: Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas.
• Nut allergy: Use tahini or sunflower butter.
• Rice alternatives: Use noodles or cauliflower rice.
• Extra creamy: Add 1–2 tbsp coconut milk to the sauce.
• Make ahead: Store sauce separately so bowls stay fresh.

• Refrigerator:  Up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Chicken freezes well; add fresh veggies when serving.
• Reheat: Warm chicken in skillet with a splash of water; assemble bowl after reheating.

• Creamy, savory peanut sauce
• Balanced protein + carbs + vegetables
• Ideal for quick dinners and meal prep
• Easy to customize and extremely budget-friendly
• Family-friendly flavor profile

You may also enjoy our 30 Min Lemon Garlic Chicken, try the 15 Min Creamy Tomato Pasta, or go for a 7-Ingredient Teriyaki Salmon.